Katherine Kole Thompson

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Katherine Kole Thompson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Bel Air, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +6 more

1318 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD

About Katherine

Biography

Trusted, well-respected and experienced advocate with a customized approach for each client

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Your children are your most important asset. To make sure your parenting schedule is fair to both parents, call Attorney Thompson today for a case evaluation.

20%
Child Support 20%

Raising a child is expensive and both parents should be held responsible for providing for their child. Child support is a financial contribution made to the custodial parent from the noncustodial parent. Let Attorney Thompson find you a fair outcome

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney Thompson can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.

20%
Family 20%

Attorney Thompson is a premier family law attorney that can help you with your family legal needs. She has over 26 years of experience helping people in Maryland through their family issues. Give her a call now.

20%
Adoption 5%

Every adoption is as unique as the family who wants to adopt. Attorney Thompson assists prospective parents wanting to build their families through adoption. She helps you understand adoption laws and how they apply to your specific case.

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Alimony 5%

Most marriages are not split evenly when it comes to salaries or savings, and one of the spouses is often destined to leave the marriage in a worse economic situation than what they grew accustomed to during the marriage. Call Attorney Thompson

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Child Abuse 5%

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Uncontested Divorce 3%

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Domestic Violence 2%

With domestic violence cases, there are two sides to every story. Attorney Thompson, is experienced at representing victims of domestic violence crimes and those who are accused of committing them. For a better future, call Attorney Thompson

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Schlaich & Thompson, Chartered

1318 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014-4707

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Online Presence

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Katherine Kole Thompson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Just the lawyer I needed

Katie was just the lawyer I was looking for. Competent, capable, and listened for what I needed. She gave me great legal support and made the process as easy as it can be.

Posted by Jennifer | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Katie should be your first choice if you’re looking for a divorce lawyer.

During my separation, I met with Katie multiple times on a consulting basis. She was extremely patient and helpful, explaining all the details I could expect based on different situations. I hired her to represent me during my divorce, and I am so glad I did. She not only represented my best inter...ests, she helped me be stronger and more assertive during the process. Katie is the consummate professional. She understands the difficulties, both legal and emotional, inherent in a divorce and will patiently support you during the process. If you listen to her, you won’t go wrong.

Posted by Patricia | March 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb Job

Attorney Thompson is the consummate professional. I met her on the day of court. Her ability to inform and guide through the entire process was remarkable. She was smart and exuded confidence that allowed us to feel the same way. We were extremely pleased with her strategy and the results and would m...ost definitely recommend her highly.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Distinguished Peer Rating for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Family & Divorce Top 10% in USA, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Schlaich & Thompson

1994 - 1998

Associate Attorney, Heyman & Schlaich

1993 - 1994

Judicial Law Clerk to Judge William O. Carr, Circuit Court For Harford County

Associations

2018 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Maryland

Statewide Board Member

2010 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

Family Law Advisory Committee Member

2010 - Present

Harford County Bar Association

Bench Bar Advisory Committee Member

1994 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Harford County Bar Association

President-Elect

2015 - 2017

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Harford County Chapter)

President

1998 - 1999

Harford County Bar Foundation

President

1998 - 1999

YMCA of Harford County

Board of Directors

1995 - 2015

Harford County Bar Foundation

Board Member

Education

1993

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Boston College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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